Living in NW7, Barnet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NW7 in Barnet. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Barnet: £603,753, down 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around NW7
36 recorded home sales on the streets around central NW7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £690,000 and a range from £290,000 to £2,500,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 WISE LANE, NW7 2RG | detached | £1,750,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 104 CHALET ESTATE, NW7 4DN | semi-detached | £420,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 58 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, NW7 4BH | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 83 DAWS LANE, NW7 4SE | semi-detached | £867,500 | 2026-04-10 |
| 19 BYRON ROAD, NW7 4AH | semi-detached | £840,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 23 BIRKBECK ROAD, NW7 4BP | terraced | £1,200,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
100 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Courtland School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Whitings Hill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Ark Pioneer Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
54 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 25 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
25 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ateres Beis Yaakov, Barnet Hill Academy, Beis Medrash Elyon, Beis Soroh Schneirer, Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls, Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School and others.
All 25 fee-paying schools near NW7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Middlesex University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 30.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
124 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NW7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Barnet's figures.
Common questions about NW7
What is the average house price in NW7?
The average sold price in Barnet is £603,753 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NW7?
Prices in Barnet are down 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NW7?
The median of 36 recorded sales around central NW7 in the last 2 years is £690,000, ranging from £290,000 to £2,500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NW7?
100 schools sit within 3 miles of central NW7, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NW7?
124 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NW7 at risk of flooding?
Central NW7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NW7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £690,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 124 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NW7 safe?
124 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NW7 or HA8, NW7 or NW4, NW7 or N3.
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